Site seems to be OK. Load issue should be resolved now.
Elephant hunting anyone
Elephant hunting anyone
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Re: Elephant hunting anyone
OUCH ! I know that left a bruise! Wonder how many shades of black, blue and purple? 
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And you guys thought ammo prices were out of control in the hood. 100.00 a round
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H001T .22LR
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BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
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SS .357
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markiver54
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Re: Elephant hunting anyone
A $100.00 Elephant? Still doesn't seem practical...WOW!
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Re: Elephant hunting anyone
It looked like Dad knew what he was doing and is pretty muscled up. Here's some data about the rifle and the round that wasn't included in the video.
https://greatamericanoutdoors.com/2021/ ... o-express/
I plugged the numbers (1000gr, 2000fps) into JBM calc, but couldn't find a BC for the bullet, so I gave it a .9. The rifle is basically a sub-200yd gun with the standard load. Drop is about 8" at 200yds and over 26" at 300yds. I suspect that the avg. range for elephant/rhino, etc. is probably under 100yds, so that's acceptable.
https://greatamericanoutdoors.com/2021/ ... o-express/
I plugged the numbers (1000gr, 2000fps) into JBM calc, but couldn't find a BC for the bullet, so I gave it a .9. The rifle is basically a sub-200yd gun with the standard load. Drop is about 8" at 200yds and over 26" at 300yds. I suspect that the avg. range for elephant/rhino, etc. is probably under 100yds, so that's acceptable.
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Re: Elephant hunting anyone
Ohhhhh, that thing has some serious energy! Yikes! 
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Perfect gun for some afternoon plinking.
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Elmer Keith would have thought this was about right for deer.
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Nice gun but I wouldn’t want to shoot it for recreation, dads parting words.
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That gun is a beast. But then, so is his dad. I wouldn't want HIM pissed at me, even without a weapon. 
He handled the recoil like a pro, but was secure enough to admit he wouldn't want to shoot that bad boy for fun. 
Go Dad.
He handled the recoil like a pro, but was secure enough to admit he wouldn't want to shoot that bad boy for fun. Go Dad.
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Re: Elephant hunting anyone
Yep, looks like the one I saw on at the range today.
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Only have one elephant gun in my safe, it is a 375H&H.
Nothing like the big NE, falls just short of 5000ft/lb but is the mandated minimum for elephant in most countries.
It really is quite versatile, with lighter weight projectiles trajectory is the same as a 30/06. Like a lot of medium and big bores it is surprisingly accurate often putting 3 shots under 1" at 100y. I dont think anyone shooting bigger bores shoots 5 shot groups. lol
Have a 270gr cast load for it that also shoots very well, it is comparable to a 150gr 308 load in power and recoil. 8" drop at 200y but out to 150y it is point and shoot.
Nothing like the big NE, falls just short of 5000ft/lb but is the mandated minimum for elephant in most countries.
It really is quite versatile, with lighter weight projectiles trajectory is the same as a 30/06. Like a lot of medium and big bores it is surprisingly accurate often putting 3 shots under 1" at 100y. I dont think anyone shooting bigger bores shoots 5 shot groups. lol
Have a 270gr cast load for it that also shoots very well, it is comparable to a 150gr 308 load in power and recoil. 8" drop at 200y but out to 150y it is point and shoot.